THE publication of notice for Malaita Province’s West Kwara’ae Constituency bye- election has been issued. The issuance of the notice followed the official declaration of the bye-election date – 23 April. Intending candidates and their supporters have commenced their campaign activities soon after the official declaration of the polling date. Last week, Assistant Returning officers…
Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP, has hailed the Solomon Games tournament as a platform to promote social cohesion, nation building, health and well-being. Prime Minister Sogavare was this morning officiating at the Solomon Games Official opening Ceremony at Lawson Tama. “Sports is the glue that holds us together. It binds us. It unites us.…
SOLOMON Games 2023 is not only a set of games and contests but also a celebration of our provinces’ unique culture and traditions. These were the words of the games Local Organising Committee chairman Karl Kuper at the official opening of Solomon Games 2023 at Lawson Tama stadium this morning. Mr Kuper said this event…
SHE hardly misses work during her scheduled duty days since joining SolTuna Limited in Noro, Western Province just over a year ago in November 2021. Because of her faithfulness to work, it had landed her recognition as one of the faithful staff who had achieved 100 percent work attendance. Meet Emma Kalena, 48, from North…
AS the countdown to the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara later this year continues, the Ambassador of Japan to Solomon Islands, Miwa Yoshiaki highlighted that the modern Honiara International Airport can receive more athletes. The airport facilities have been modernised under the recently completed Japan-funded Honiara International Airport Improvement Project and were handed over by…
MINISTER of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Jeremiah Manele, led government discussions with the visiting Inter-agency delegation from the White House led by the Deputy Assistant to the President and Coordinator for the Indo-Pacific, National Security Council, Dr. Kurt Campbell. The Solomon Islands-United States Inter-Agency High Level Strategic Dialogue was held at the Prime Minister’s…
THE Geology Survey Division (GDS) of the Ministry of Mines and Energy is closely monitoring seismic activity at the Savo volcano in Central Province since last week. In a public statement issued to the public, the Division said the Savo volcano is showing signs of waking up a bit with some abnormal patterns. GSD is…
MORE International researchers have hiked Mount Rendova in the Western Province to conduct different researches on the environment before and after COVID-19. Tour Guide and staff of Titiru Eco-Lodge, Carlos Philip said these researchers went to conduct their studies on volcanic rocks, snakes, frogs, lizards, bats, environment & conservation and bird-watching. Mr Philip said this…
SECURITY personnel of the Coast Watcher Security and Investigation Service (CWSIS) have beef up security at the Honiara Central Market. They deployed their first shift to provide public order service at the Central Market as of yesterday. CWSIS was engaged to provide security and public order service at the Honiara Central market after winning the…
Cabinet approved initiatives to reinforce by-laws CABINET has approved “On the Spot Fine” effective as of 1st May. Attorney General John Muria Jnr confirmed this in a press conference at the new national stadium on Friday. He said instructions have been sent to his office for amendment to the Honiara City Council Act to enable…